Recent Federal Bills

Below are summaries of Bills Introduced, Committee Reports, Chamber Actions, and Public Laws reported in the most recent issue of ELR's Weekly Update.

would amend the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 to authorize certain extraordinary operation and maintenance work for urban canals of concern.

would require the Secretary of Defense to request modifications relating to certain permits issued under the FWPCA.

would amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to modify eligibility for prevented planting insurance under certain drought conditions.

 would require the Administrator of NOAA to establish an assessment program for offshore aquaculture, establish Aquaculture Centers of Excellence, and require a study and report.

would authorize the International Boundary and Water Commission to accept funds for activities relating to wastewater treatment and flood control works.

would amend the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to establish a pilot program to increase the allowable amounts of advance payments under the National Flood Insurance Program.

would modify USDA programs to improve flood protection and infrastructure resiliency.

would amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to establish a voluntary program to reduce food loss and waste.

would amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to deem certain substances to be unsafe for use as food contact substances.

would amend the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 to extend the increased transfer authority for a certain study on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances contamination in drinking water.